Frank Codispoti - Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Professor: Frank Codispoti

Department: Political Science

College: Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Look, don't take this dude. I study so hard in the book and he wanted to debate what we learn. HE now work for cyfair college because I heard he got fired at steven f austin. I wonder why!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSC143
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

where do i start...he tries to force his liberal views on you...and i dont even bother trying to answer a question, cuz you will never be right..even if you are right he'll say you're wrong just to give you the answer in different words...try to take tkacik instead of this dude ...he's cool

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSC141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is pretty difficult, but as long as you go to class, pay attention, and study for the tests, it is pretty easy to make an A in this class. He isn't a bad guy at all. If you start asking questions in class, it's easy to get him off topic and have less put on the tests. He puts his slides online too, you should print them out before class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSC141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I fell asleep SOOO many times. He was really boring, but had some interesting stories. There are random "according to the text" questions on the test; you MUST read the book. Go to class, study hard, take down everything he says, read the book, and you should be able to make an A. But dont waste your time with him in my opinon.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HA..lov his lectures..but word advice..don't argue b/c your never right. Secondly get a tape recorder. if you listen to his lectures and READ the book you'll do fine. I half studied for one of his test and recieved a C. BuT with time i got better at studying for his test and made a A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSC141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I heard awful things about this class, but it's really not that bad. The easiest thing to do is to buy a tape recorder and tape his lectures. Read the key terms in the book as well. Do all this, and you will be fine. He's really interesting to listen to.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSC141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is SO BORING. However, you must be alert, writing down everything he says, as anything could be on the test. You can pass the tests, but you have to take good notes and read the book. I enjoyed his sarcasm a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class was one big waste of time, the lectures were nothing but him ranting about unrelated topics and none of your answers are right no matter what. Even if you retained what the lectures were about it wouldnt matter because none of it was on the test, I recomend you stay away from this class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLITICALPHIL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tenure in this case is a bad idea. Unfortunately the ONLY person who teaches political philosophy, and hes not even effective at teaching. He even tries to justify his rants as pertinant to the topic at hand. SFA Pol. Sci. grads lack this vital aspect to the discipline, try IR, public administration, law, or comparative politics instead.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PCS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Smart man. His lectures do get kinda of boring but if you like politics than you will love his interepations of it. Test are online(thank god). Overall an ok professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSC141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He definately knows what he's talking about. Very smart and he's niether interesting nor non interesting. Just normal when it comes to his personality. All tests are on WebCT which is awesome, but he words the tests fairly hard

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSC141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A nice guy, very passionate about the subject. His lectures are usually clear. The test is half book (M/C) and half lecture (T/F). He posts the outlines of his lectures online. Print them out and take them to class, it's VERY helpful. Don't rely on just them. Tests are online so you can use your book and notes. Class is reasonable but STUDY!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSC141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you read the assigned chapters and take notes in class you'll be fine. The exams are online so you can use your notes, but they are timed, so you kinda have to know what you're looking for.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOV141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome! All the tests were online and t/f or multiple choice, so you could totally use your book and the outlines he provides for you. Easy, easy class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: F
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This guy gave me a 57 on a paper, I had somebody else from the Department grade the paper and they gave me a 94. Don't challenge his intelligence, or lack there of in class or he will try to screw you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HORRIBLE, NOT CLEAR! I recommend Gaskill FOR SURE! THIS GUY IS NOT A GOOD EXPLAINER HARD TO GET B IN THE CLASS.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSC131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Closeminded (hates students with different views than his), busy work, and extremely difficult final (100 question true false online.) DONT TAKE

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOV141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very helpful and insightful, but his online quizzes are shady. 2/3rds of each exam is True/False, which are statistically the hardest questions to answer. The course does get easier over time, though, so don't drop it after the first test or two.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSC141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

RUN...Do NOT take this professor, especially in the summer. Lectures are NOT in accord with the book. 5 Lectures plus 2-3 Chapters a week with exams every Wed. Study is NOT an option. Although, if you like philosophy you may like this class. His lectures are excellent & animated, he provides outlines for lectures, but still must take good notes.